Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is a historic public park and its surrounding neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia. Established in 1683 as one of William Penn’s original five squares, it has evolved into a vibrant urban oasis.
The park features tree-lined paths, manicured lawns, sculptures, and fountains, offering a peaceful retreat for picnics, dog walks, and relaxation.
The surrounding area is renowned for its upscale shopping, fine dining, and cultural institutions, making it one of Philadelphia’s most desirable and picturesque locales.
Address: 1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (267) 586-5675
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Historic Trumbauer-Designed Mansion Near Rittenhouse Square Hits the Auction Block
A rare slice of Gilded Age Philadelphia is about to change hands, and possibly its purpose entirely. The Edward C. Knight Mansion, tucked just off…
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Philadelphia Mexican Restaurants Are Having Their Greatest Moment Ever
Philadelphia’s Mexican restaurant scene has moved far beyond the familiar taco-and-margarita formula, according to Alisha Miranda for Condé Nast Traveler. The opening of Amá in…
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Philadelphia’s New Mom School Brings Postpartum Community to Rittenhouse Square
For many new mothers, the support that surrounds pregnancy tends to disappear the moment the baby arrives, Eva Almiñana wants to change that. New Mom School Philadelphia,…
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Philadelphia’s Cleavers Brings Its Signature Modern Twists on Cheesesteaks to Delaware County
Popular Philadelphia cheesesteak destination Cleavers is heading to the suburbs, and Delaware County diners should be excited. The restaurant, founded by siblings Dimitri and Electra…
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From Underground Dinner Parties to a Michelin Star: The Rise of Philadelphia Chef Amanda Shulman
There was a period when some of the most exciting food in Philadelphia wasn’t being served in any restaurant. It was being served by a…
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Meet the Philly Chess Master Who is Now a Jeopardy! Champion
Rittenhouse Square resident and local chess master Greg Shahade is also now a Jeopardy! champion after ending the 31-game win streak of Jamie Ding, writes…
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Receives $1.5 Million Gift, Its Largest Ever
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) has received its largest philanthropic gift ever with a $1.5 million donation from the Walter R. Garrison Foundation,…
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Radnor Investors Seek $15M for Spread Bagelry Expansion
Spread Bagelry is raising $15 million so it can open up to 18 new stores over two years in the region, writes Emma Dooling for…
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Di Bruno Bros. Closing Wayne Store Along with 2 Others
Di Bruno Bros. is closing its Wayne gourmet market along with its Ardmore and Center City stores as part of a “refocusing,” writes Denali Sagner…
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Swiss Investment Company Acquires Rittenhouse Square Building for $5.23M, Conversion Possible
MZP AG, a Switzerland-based investment company has purchased a Rittenhouse Square building in a $5.23 million deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Joan Shepp in Rittenhouse Square Listed Among 50 Best Clothing Stores in America
For more than a quarter century, Joan Shepp has had a tradition of standing out among a number of other clothing retailers. That’s why The…
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Historic Rittenhouse Square Apartment Building, The Drake, Sells to Group of Four Investors
The Drake, a historic apartment building in Rittenhouse Square that has been in the city for nearly a century, has been sold, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last…
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Ben Franklin Parkway Redesign May Finally Be on Its Way
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of the most dangerous roads in Philadelphia, but its long-planned redesign may finally be on its way, writes David…
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Newcomer Opening on South Broad Street Will Become Philadelphia’s Largest Black-Owned Restaurant
Kevin Kelley, the attorney-turned-restaurateur, is preparing to bring his growing chain of restaurants to Philadelphia when Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley opens in October,…
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Philadelphia’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes Continue to Be Concentrated Around Center City
The greatest wealth in the Philadelphia region still remains concentrated around Center City, as affluent urban ZIP codes dominate the list of the area’s wealthiest…
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Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots
Drexel University professor Eric Zillmer, director of Drexel’s Happiness Lab, recently published a map of the 28 happiest places in Philadelphia, based on a project…
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Wall Street Journal: Two Philadelphia Restaurants Put Margaritas in Spotlight with Unique Twists, Creative Flair
Margaritas hold the distinction of being among the most popular cocktails in the United States, and two Philadelphia restaurants in particular, hold the drink with…
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